Four quarterbacks sit outside the top-80 ADP and could flip fantasy rosters in 2025: Bryce Young (CAR, ADP 164), Jaxson Dart (NYG, ADP 219), Jalen Milroe (SEA, ADP 255), and Dillon Gabriel (CLE, ADP N/A). Bo Nix and Sam Darnold delivered sleeper-worthy moments in 2024, underscoring how late-round QBs can reshape title runs. The piece stresses true sleepers haven’t posted a full fantasy season before and aren’t in the top-80 ADP, narrowing the field to players with clear upside in the right systemic fit.

You’ll see quick-case profiles on each sleeper’s path—Young’s late-season surge (eight TDs, two INTs in the final four games, ~23.1 FP in that span), Dart’s rookie-start chances with the Giants, Milroe’s dual-threat ceiling if Seattle leans on mobility, and Gabriel’s potential in Cleveland’s offense. The takeaway: target late-round QBs with rushing upside, supportive surrounding casts, and room to grow into weekly fantasy relevance, then stash them through early-season volatility.

Bottom line: sleepers can swing leagues when drafted late and developed thoughtfully. The 2025 plan is clear—identify a couple of these quarterbacks, give them a chance to prove it, and let the upside do the heavy lifting when your roster needs a spark.

Seattle's Week 2 preseason win over Kansas City 33-16 spotlighted Jalen Milroe, the Seahawks’ rookie quarterback, who entered late in the third and immediately flashed upside. He used a five-yard run on a second-and-11 to show off his dual-threat ability and followed with a 20-yard connection to Ricky White III on a third-and-6, keeping a decisive drive alive before the sequence ended with a Michael Dickson punt. Earlier, Sam Darnold opened the night with a crisp 10-play scoring march, and Drew Lock steered Seattle to another touchdown before halftime. Milroe finished with a late pair of passes, including a 17-yard throw that helped set up a Jason Myers field goal from five yards. The night underscored Milroe's poise, arm, and running flair, hinting at a viable ceiling if he earns extended NFL opportunities this season.

Rookie quarterbacks from this year’s class stepped into Week 2 of the NFL preseason with clear flashes and clear questions. Cam Ward managed three drives for Tennessee, earning praise for his operational control even as the box score showed a 2-for-7 line; the Titans remain encouraged about long-term development. Jaxson Dart turned heads for the Giants, delivering 14 completions on 16 attempts for 137 yards and a touchdown, plus a rushing score, prompting Rob Saleh-style optimism that he could move quicker than expected behind Daniel Jones. Tyler Shough operated efficiently for New Orleans, going 9-of-12 with no turnovers but taking two sacks and leaving the Saints with questions about Week 3 direction. Jalen Milroe’s limited throwing work in Seattle included a tush-push conversion that signaled a potential future role. Dillon Gabriel’s Cleveland debut was solid (13-of-18, 143 yards, 1 INT) but highlighted by a first-half pick-six and a postgame clarification that kept him in the 2025 plan. Shedeur Sanders watched Week 2 for Cleveland due to an oblique issue, leaving the Browns hopeful for Week 3 action. Together, the performances solidified the case that several first-year passers aren’t just tantalizing prospects but real, competing options for their teams this season.

Jam Miller's upper-body injury sidelines Alabama's top returning rusher for the season opener at Florida State, forcing the Crimson Tide into a Week 1 committee. Richard Young, Daniel Hill, and Dre Washington figure to absorb more carries, while Miller speeds toward a recovery timeline that’s undetermined. Alabama’s rushing upside hinges on Jalen Milroe’s dual-threat ability, as the QB led the team in rushing a year ago with 726 yards and 20 scores. The shift amplifies early-season opportunities for Young and Hill in fantasy formats, especially with Michigan-bound Justice Haynes no longer in the mix. The 9-4 bounce-back aims remain, making the Tide’s backfield rotation and Milroe’s ground game pivotal for dynasty and DFS hopes.

Milroe’s Seahawks connection adds an NFL-grade lens to the Tide’s rushing upside, but Week 1 will test the run game against Florida State’s front. Alabama’s depth and timing will drive early fantasy value, while Miller’s return timetable remains a major variable. In sum, Alabama’s fantasy outlook leans on committee dynamics, Milroe’s athleticism, and the speed of Miller’s eventual return as the season unfolds.

Seattle dominated KC in a 33-16 preseason win, underscoring a blueprint that leans heavily on the ground game. The Seahawks piled up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries, led by Damien Martinez who finished atop the workload with 11 carries for 50 yards and a ground score. Zach Charbonnet paired as the thunder to Martinez, also punching in a TD in the backfield. Sam Darnold got the start and went 4-for-4 for 34 yards, then Drew Lock seized the reins, going 10-for-12 for 129 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jake Bobo. Seattle’s time of possession and offensive dominance limited KC’s opportunities, and Skyy Moore supplied KC’s late spark with an 88-yard punt return TD. The line was clear: Seattle’s ground game is the front door to 2025, with a QB rotation that offers steady depth and timely scoring through the air. Seattle’s defense and special teams also held steady aside from one punt return highlight, keeping the team in control throughout. The 12th Man will get a final look in Green Bay next weekend as Seattle aims to close the preseason with momentum.